FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek
GoodCherokee County, Texas · 0.42 MI NW of FM 855 · Structure no. 100370176402003
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,890
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek carry?
About 1,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 346 over Stone Chimney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.